SIHILPH-X - Liquid Ring Vacuum Pumps

ATEX
CERTIFIED

STERLING FLUID SYSTEMS GROUP

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 Vacuum Technology SIHILPH-X - Design shaped by Function

Cost Effective Performance The Proven Vacuum Solution

For over 80 years Sterling SIHI has maintained its position as a leading supplier of
innovative technologies in liquid ring vacuum pumps and liquid ring compressors. LPH Performance Range
The comprehensive Sterling SIHI range of liquid ring vacuum pumps is available in 100.000

single and two stage designs, with suction capacities up to 12000 m3/h and
suction pressures in the range 33 to 1013 mbar. In addition, above atmospheric 10.000
pressure these pumps can be used as compressors. LPHA Range
LPH-X

The latest addition to this is the SIHILPH-X range, which is available in one and

Suction volume [m3/h]

two stage variants and able to operate at 50Hz and 60Hz. It has been designed for 1.000

interchangeability with the well established LPHA range and offers the lowest LPH-X 60 / 65000

cost of ownership.

with gas ejectors

LPH-X 50 / 55000

100
LPH-X 40 / 45000

10

PERFORMANCE RANGE
8 33 1013
Type Suction Pressure Suction Volume Flow Suction pressure [mbar]

SIHILPH-X 120 to 50 to
Note: For further information on this product range
single stage 1013 mbar 850 m3/h
SIHI

contact your local sales office or visit www.sterlingfluidsystems.com

SIHILPH-X 33 to 44 to
two stage 1013 mbar 800 m3/h
The modular SIHILPH-X is offered in one and two stage designs in a range of different sizes and materials to meet most
vacuum requirements.
INDUSTRIES/MARKETS TYPICAL APPLICATIONS In addition to offering the usual benefits of liquid ring vacuum pumps such as near isothermal compression, oil free
vacuum, low noise and application flexibility, the SIHILPH-X offers the following features and benefits:-
■ Chemical ■ Distillation
■ Pharmaceutical ■ Drying
■ Plastics Processing ■ Degassing
■ Food Industry ■ Filtration FEATURES BENEFITS
■ Beverage Production ■ Desodorisation ■ Interchangeable with previous LPH-Range ✓ “Drop in” replacement with key parts
■ Ceramic Manufacture ■ Deoxygenation interchangeability

■ Medical Technology ■ Sterilisation
■ Textile Processing ■ Filling
■ Specialist paper ■ Product Transfer
■ Print Manufacture ■ Vapour Recovery
■ Elektronics Industry ■ Priming
■ and many more ■ Central Vacuum Systems
■ Complies with ATEX legislation ✓ certified for Category 1 and Category 2
■ Single and two stage ✓ Enhanced performance range
■ Modular construction ✓ Ease of maintenance and low inventories of spare parts
■ Compact design ✓ Space saving
■ Fewer components ✓ Short lead times and fast deliveries
■ E
 xtensive range of sizes, materials and ✓ Ensures optimal solution for the application
und Wellendichtungen

■ Seal accessibility ✓ Ease of maintenance

■ Engineered systems ✓ Complete solution

SIHILPH-X …The Vacuum Pump Range With Lower Cost of Ownership

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SIHILPH-X Performance Through Design

The SIHILPH-X range has been designed to incorporate the best features of the RANGE OF MATERIALS
former LPHA range whilst improving the overall design, reducing part
complexity and cutting life cycle costs. The benefits are lower maintenance, Item Material of Construction
reduced requirement for spare parts, enhanced reliability and increased Casing Grey Cast Iron, Stainless Steel
customer satisfaction.
Central Body Grey Cast Iron, Stainless Steel

Impeller Cast Steel, Bronze, Stainless Steel

Guide Disc Grey Cast Iron, Stainless Steel

Shaft Chrome Steel, Stainless Steel

Reduced distance between bearings

For increased shaft stiffness and
extended seal life

Universal flanges
DIN / EN, ANSI, JIS - for ease of
installation and wide applicability

O-Ring sealing for casings

Reduced leakage due to a smaller number of
seals and improved sealing technology

Guide discs available in different materials

Material suitable for specific application

Drain plug(s)
Drainage of dirty service liquid Robust bearings
and also the central body 20,000 hours, L10 life - maintenance free,
extended MTBF - (Mean Time Between Failure)
Mechanical seals
Cavitation protection Many different sealing options available.
Enhanced performance and reliability Seal replacement without
disassembling pump

Central body with integrated

cross over pipe
“Drop in” replacement for the former LPHA Providing a more compact design
ATEX and easier maintenance
CERTIFIED range with key wear part interchangeability

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SIHILPH-X Toilored to Meet Market Needs

Benefits End users

■ Electronic order processing to accelerate ■ Suitable for many applications
transactions
■ In-depth experience of vacuum applications
■ RAPID web software available to facilitate
pump selection by the customer ■ Emphasis on lowest cost of ownership

■ Available in 50Hz & 60Hz versions ■ Universal flanges for ease of installation for wide applicability

■ ATEX compliance ■ Available from bare shaft pump through to engineered systems
LPH-X with single acting mechanical seal
■ Modular design to minimise
spares inventory
OEM Business
■ Strong OEM customer base
■ Compact design for maximum space saving
■ OEM feedback has been key in the development of the range
■ “Drop in” replacement for former LPHA
range with key wear part interchangeability ■ Value engineered for cost effectiveness

■ Investment in “state of the art” ■ “Drop in” replacement ensures no OEM drawing modifications
manufacturing for highest quality product
■ Intelligent logistics for short lead times and on time delivery
■ Value engineered for cost effectiveness and
■ Open to joint product development where product volumes justify investment
maximum reliability
LPH-X with double acting mechanical seal
■ Global, regional and local sales and Replacement Business
service network ■ Identical performance with the LPHA range
■ Vacuum engineering expertise allied with a ■ Pump fully interchangeable with the previous LPHA pump range, through a
full understanding of customer needs
common footprint and identical inlet and outlet locations

■ Reduced internal complexity, leading to lower inventory of spare parts

■ Modular construction - ease of maintenance

■ Key benefits of the LPHA range incorporated in the LPH-X design to enhance reliability

LPH-X with magnetic coupling

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